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Arts in Munich is dedicated to culture in Munich, in its broadest sense. From gigs, exhibitions and performances to restaurants, bars and hotels, the digital magazine provides an independent guide as to what's on and where to go in Munich and the rest of Bavaria.

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It’s never been a better time to support local businesses – be it restaurants, stores or cafes that have had to suddenly shut up shop because of the coronavirus.

Thankfully, in today’s digital world, it’s also never been easier to continue to support businesses – to keep them going through a precarious, uncertain financial period. Here are just a few of my favourite businesses and some ideas as to how you can offer them support right now:

Neues MaximMy favourite Munich cinema is this independent one on Landshuter Allee. You can support them by buying vouchers online to be redeemed when they reopen – it’s also a great gift for any upcoming birthdays!

True & 12Support ice cream makers and chocolatiers Davina and Rony by buying their exquisite bean-to-bar chocolate online. Follow True & 12 on Instagram to find out when you can pop by and buy tubs of the ice cream in their Rosenheimer Str. shop – while practicing social distancing, of course! And my, do we need tubs of good quality ice cream right now.

Büchergalerie WestendAmong dozens of other book stores, Büchergalerie Westend offers online orders, email or telephone orders, and then brings the books to you. Avoid Amazon and support your local book shop – now, more than ever.

Sushi & MeatThis Japanese fusion restaurant in Westend is a fantastic little restaurant with super friendly staff, and they’re doing lunch and evening meal collections and deliveries at the moment. I particularly love their ramen.

KunsthalleThe Kunsthalle is currently showing a Faustian exhibition as a digital exhibition, and you can walk through it here. It’s proven to be a hugely popular digital exhibition and the server has at times been overloaded, so do be patient (and click back!). Support them financially by buying a voucher here – the next planned exhibition is on French fashion designer Thierry Mugler and looks spectacular.

JB KaffeeAlas, my beloved Bean Batter is closed for the time being. You can still order their superb JB Kaffee coffee online though – and support roaster Johannes Bayer while he’s not able to sell to cafes.

Julius BrantnerBakeries are still able to remain open, but without people being able to travel far to pick up bread, they need local support. Julius Brantner makes some of the best bread in the city. For those who don’t eat gluten, Echt Jetzt is also open, serving up the best GF cinnamon buns in Bavaria.

Schnelle LiebeThis organic Glockenbach burger bar is now doing lunch and evening take out. Order via WhatsApp/telephone and pick up to take home.

Beirut BeirutThey’d just managed to find new premises when coronavirus struck the city – but you can still get takeaway from Munich’s best falafel joint. You can also order via Lieferando, and if there aren’t enough Lieferando drivers/cyclists about, they will deliver themselves (but cash payment only, within a certain radius).

ShowroomMunich’s smallest Michelin-starred restaurant is well worth supporting – head chef Dominik Käppeler creates the most visually appealing dishes. Buy vouchers for a very special treat here.

I'm Rachel, the author behind Arts in Munich. I moved to Munich in the summer of 2008, and work as an editor in the city. I also do freelance work for the BBC, MONOCLE, Singapore Airlines and Kaltblut, among others, and previously wrote for the Huffington Post and Electronic Beats.